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Cystitis glandularis in children.
Nicola Capozza1, Giuseppe Collura, Simona Nappo
1Division of Paediatric Urology, Bambino Gesu Children's Hospital, Research Institute, Piazza S. Onofrio, 4-00165, Rome, Italy.
BJU International
|February 1, 2005
Summary
Cystitis glandularis is rare in children, presenting with symptoms like hematuria or urgency. Endoscopic resection is an effective treatment, with no recurrence observed in this study.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Uropathology
Background:
- Cystitis glandularis (CG) is an uncommon bladder condition.
- Its occurrence in pediatric patients is rarely documented.
Observation:
- This study details three pediatric cases of CG in boys aged 9-13 years.
- Presenting symptoms included gross hematuria and urinary frequency/urgency.
- One patient was asymptomatic, with CG detected during follow-up ultrasonography.
Findings:
- All patients exhibited a polypoid bladder mass confirmed by cystoscopy and histology.
- Endoscopic resection combined with antibiotic prophylaxis was the chosen treatment.
- No recurrence was noted during 12-30 months of follow-up.
Implications:
- CG in children may stem from chronic infections or inflammatory processes.
- The potential premalignant nature of CG remains an area of ongoing discussion.